Salad/5 recipes

A succulent and scrumptious chicken salad made with chopped celery, slivered almonds and swiss cheese.

Peaches with a Sunshine Smile is a fun kids' snack plate with canned peach halves, cottage cheese sun rays, raisin faces, and lettuce. No cooking, easy assembly for little hands.

Greek cabbage-tomato salad with shredded cabbage, fresh tomatoes, and black olives dressed in oil and vinegar. A simple, no-cook Mediterranean side dish in 20 minutes.

Crunchy spinach salad with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs tossed in a sweet brown sugar and ketchup vinaigrette. Crisp, savory, and tangy.

Blue cheese potato salad with red potatoes, yogurt, buttermilk, and scallions. A lighter, tangier twist on classic potato salad with no mayonnaise.

Red Hot Salad is a vintage molded gelatin salad with cherry Jell-O, Red Hots cinnamon candies, crushed pineapple, and applesauce. A sweet, spicy-cinnamon holiday side that jiggles and shines.

German red cabbage salad with a warm bacon fat, vinegar, and wine dressing poured over shredded cabbage with caraway seeds and crumbled bacon. A tangy, smoky side dish served at room temperature.

Warm ham salad with a cooked vinegar dressing tossed with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and green pepper. Topped with American cheese strips and sliced hard-boiled eggs.

Potato and mussel salad with a saffron vinaigrette, sliced fennel, black olives, tomatoes, and torn basil. An elegant Australian bistro-style salad dressed while the potatoes are still warm.

A meatless lasagne layered with saffron-scented crushed tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sweet peas, orange zest, and bubbly mozzarella. Spanish flair meets Italian comfort.

Chinese-style drunken chicken salad marinated overnight in sherry, then served cold on red lettuce with toasted sesame seeds, cilantro, and scallions. Elegant, refreshing, and make-ahead friendly.

Cold Mexican rice salad with fresh jalapeños, tomatoes, cilantro, and a red wine vinegar dressing. A no-cook side dish that chills in 2 hours and brightens any taco night.

Warm green bean and chickpea salad with tomatoes, shallots, balsamic vinegar, basil, and a lemon-olive oil dressing. A vegan Mediterranean side dish served warm or at room temp.

Spanish potato salad with new potatoes tossed hot in olive oil, white wine vinegar, crushed garlic, and sweet red pepper. No mayo, served warm with chives. Ready in 30 minutes.

Bow-tie pasta tossed with salsa and melted Monterey Jack cheese, topped with crispy fried scallions. A quick Mexican-inspired pasta dish ready in 30 minutes.

French cabbage salad with crispy bacon, garlic, and hot tarragon vinegar tossed over shredded cabbage. Warm, tangy, and ready in 10 minutes flat.